Thoughts on last night Blazers vs. Clippers

The Portland Trail Blazers, who led by 18 points early in the third quarter, just went to sleep offensively in the second half, when they scored 28 points, their low in any half this season ... by six.

What happened?

They appeared ready to roll after a 27-point first quarter in which they shot 55 percent from the field, with Nicolas Batum scoring 15 points.

The Blazers really stagnated in the fourth. Starting the quarer with an eight-point lead, Portland shot just 4 for 15 from the field (26.7 percent) and scored 11 points – another season low. Won't win you many games.

We have to hope a healthy LaMarcus Aldridge isn't too too far away.